“Milled log” is the term for logs cut by a machine to a uniform diameter. Most of the trees used to make a Yellowstone Log Home are cut when they are dead, standing, and dry. When a log is dry, there is a much lower chance of unexpected cracking, and warping. Air-dried log homes have less settling than that of a kiln-dried log homes. Our most common milled log is the Swedish cope design with saddle notched corners. We also offer D-logs. Milled beams are available for roof purlins, trusses, porch posts, etc. in diameters up to 40″ and lengths to 42′ long. An engineering improvement provides the key to the weather-tight seal of the Yellowstone Log Home. We place an all-weather foam between the logs before they are screwed together to provide a tight, & hidden seal. Then, caulking or chinking is applied to the logs to aid in weather resistance. You will find, that a milled Yellowstone Log Home is so simple to erect that you may choose to build your own. If you don’t possess the house building flair, a reputable contractor in your area can build for you.